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What is the generic name?
ICOSAPENT ETHYL
What is the Trade Name for ICOSAPENT ETHYL?
Icosapent Ethyl
What are the Indications for ICOSAPENT ETHYL?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Icosapent ethyl is indicated: • as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Limitations of Use The effect of icosapent ethyl on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined. Icosapent ethyl capsules are an ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) indicated: • as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: • The effect of icosapent ethyl on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined. ( 1 )
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